Click here to read: "Announcement may be at hand on accused priests," by John P. Martin and David O'Reilly, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2012 Excerpt: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput plans to meet Wednesday with hundreds of Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests, stirring hopes that he may announce the fates of nearly two dozen clergy suspended … Continue reading Announcement on Priests Removed From Ministry May Come Today
Where Are Your Borderlines?
Father Brennan said allowing teen to watch porn and climb in bed with him was "borderline inappropriate." Click here to read: "Priest admitted to letting teen watch porn, sharing bed with him," by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2012
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Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese
Click here to read: "At trial, following a defrocked priest's 25-year trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: “He lives across the street from the largest playground in Sea Isle City,” Dougherty replied. The exchange underscored a point prosecutors have been trying to make in their endangerment case against Msgr. William … Continue reading Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese
Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe
Click here to read: "The Inquisition: Vatican issues a knuckle-rap to the nuns," by Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts, phillyburbs.com, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: "The nuns’ silence on gay marriage must be particularly galling to their new inquisitor. Archbishop Sartain has thrown the full force of his office behind a proposed ballot initiative to … Continue reading Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe
Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts
by Susan Matthews I successfully navigated I-95 rush-hour traffic, paid exorbitant parking prices and made my way into the Criminal Justice Center at 13th and Filbert this morning. I didn’t know what to expect in room 304. Thus far, I’ve somehow managed to escape jury duty and traffic court. I entered the double wooden doors. … Continue reading Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts
Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow
Kathy Kane and I will be at the Philadelphia priest sex abuse trial tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. to support victims who are testifying. They bravely revisit the past and put their personal and professional lives at risk for the truth. As parents seeking protection for our children, we thank them. As citizens seeking justice, we … Continue reading Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow
Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR
Click here to read: "What the Cardinal Knew, Or How to Hoover A Pedophile," by Ralph Cipriano, The Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog, April 23, 2012 Excerpt: "Why would Cardinal Bevilacqua knowingly consort with two known pedophile priests, and indeed allow his Archdiocese PR machine to parade the two abusers out in public with him? … Continue reading Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR
Trial Brings Out Truth – Not Persecution
Click here to read: "Pa. Priest trial painful, poignant for Catholics," Phillyburbs.com, April 21, 2012 "There is nothing wrong with this prosecution, nothing whatsoever," he said. "You don't take our love for the church and its teaching, and our wonderful tradition, and wield those around as artillery in a defense of Lynn."
How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?
Click here to read: "Monsignor: Abuse investigation fell through the cracks," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 19, 2012 Excerpt: "A seminarian in 1992 told Lynn and Lynn's boss, the late Monsignor James Malloy, that he had been raped throughout high school by Rev. Stanley Gana. The seminarian, who testified in person … Continue reading How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?
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